I think it is time to open the kimono. In this new age of open and transparent models, staffing firms lag behind. A good firm, that has the customers needs at heart should be open about how much they charge as well. So, let's dig in. Contingency (No charge unless you hire the candidate the agency submits). Most firms you contact will state their fees are 20% of first year base salary. It can vary between 15% to 25%, but the industry average at this point is 20%. This fee is a

There are many types of staffing firms, with many types of specialties. The first step is to identify a firm that understands the search you need done. You don't go to a general family doctor for brain surgery. This can apply to staffing as well. Strong, well run firms have recruiters who specialize in specific skill set searches and have a black book of candidates in that field that they can ping. Step two is to identify how hard your search is and what effort level an agenc